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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 21.29 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 21.29 and 14.11 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 21.29 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/21.29 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 21.29 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.40/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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